Tue Dec 31 08:15:19 UTC 2024: ## Ipswich Town Stun Chelsea with 2-0 Victory

**Ipswich, England** – Ipswich Town pulled off a major upset, defeating Chelsea 2-0 at Portman Road in a thrilling Championship match. Goals from Liam Delap and Omari Hutchinson secured the victory for the Tractor Boys, moving them to within a point of Wolves.

Chelsea, despite numerous chances and a disallowed goal for offside from Joao Felix, failed to capitalize on their dominance. Delap opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 12th minute after a controversial foul on him by goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen. He nearly added a second shortly after, forcing a save from Jorgensen. Chelsea hit the woodwork and had several other close calls before halftime, including a stunning late save from Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton.

The second half saw more pressure from Chelsea, with early chances for Joao Felix and Noni Madueke. However, it was Ipswich who struck again. A misplaced pass from Axel Disasi led to Hutchinson’s goal, sealing the victory for the home side.

Despite late substitutions and continued pressure from Chelsea, including a penalty appeal and a one-on-one chance, Ipswich held firm to secure a memorable win in front of a crowd of 29,968. The defeat leaves Chelsea in fourth place in the league. Their next match is against Crystal Palace on January 4th.

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